Summary

Over a decade of experience in internet researching for the staffing and recruiting industry. Experience in a variety of industries including high tech, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, medical devices, telecommunications, and public relations. Blogger and social media enthusiast, interested in responsible networking practices.

Work History

Work History

Feb 2012 - Present

Sr. Talent Sourcer

Microsoft

Working with the Windows Phone team to find engineering types to work on cutting edge mobile technology. I am responsible for all sourcing efforts for our Windows Phone recruiting events.

Jun 2010 - Feb 2012

Editor, Fordyce and SourceCon

I was the Editor for The Fordyce Letter (www.fordyceletter.com) as well as SourceCon (www.sourcecon.com).My duties included:- Finding authors for both TFL and TSN- Managing content for both TFL and TSN- Programming The Fordyce Forum conferences - identifying/vetting presenters- Programming SourceCon conferences - identifying/vetting presenters

I got my start in the recruiting business reading back issues of The Fordyce Letter. Being its Editor brought my career full circle. I have been an Internet researcher for my entire professional career -- I love sourcing and the recruiting community.

Responsible for determining content for the page, both initial and on-going

Timeline from start to completion: 4 weeks

Created and deployed Google Custom Search Engines (CSEs) for use by Staffing team to conduct low-volume searches for internet resumes and profiles

Act as an internal Social Media consultant for various Staffing teams, in particular College Relations, to provide ideas and guidance on use of Social Media resources to reach target audiences for recruitment

Sep 2007 - Feb 2009

Sourcing Strategist

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide

Waggener Edstrom Worldwide is a global public relations agency focusing on innovative technology, bioscience, consumer products, and social innovation and responsibility. I was recruited through an H3 campaign.

Conducted passive sourcing for PR account talent and business operations

Interaction with internal clients to promote the use of sourcing as an internal resource and alternative to search firms

Use social media tools to positively promote the Waggener Edstrom brand to potential employees through daily interaction

Recommended use of Twitter from a corporate standpoint; Waggener now has an official Twitter account

Blog and bio featured on Waggener Edstrom website

Provide valuable market intelligence to various parts of the agency from daily monitoring of conversations within the PR community

Work to develop passive talent pool for proactive hiring needs

Reach out to contacts via email and develop relationships

Jul 2006 - Aug 2007

Manager of Internet Research

SearchPath International

SearchPath International is a talent acquisition company based in Cleveland focusing on franchise expansion and delivering talent to its clients in multiple industries. I was recruited to head up the centralized research department for SPI.

Training of franchise owners and employees in professional networking and identity branding concepts

Assist in developing training and operational methodologies for centralized research department

Professional networking to create buzz in the recruiting community about SPI's offerings

Jun 2002 - Jun 2006

Senior Internet Researcher

Jonathan Scott International

JSI is an executive search and consulting firm specializing in the placement of sales representatives and management in the AIDC, barcoding, document management, financial, construction, and healthcare IT industries. I was offered this job while living in Tampa and relocated to Cincinnati to take the position.

Researched, suggested, and implemented the use of new/updated recruiting software and was placed in charge of all duties surrounding the use of the software. This included installation, customization, security access, employee training, restructuring of current website, and overall maintenance of job boards and accessibility.

In charge of mass email marketing campaign for barcoding in which I was required to determine email addresses for approximately 2000+ top-level executives and hiring authorities – many of these addresses had to be determined through extensive website searching and calling in to companies

Began a researcher network throughout the MRI franchise system – located other internet researchers, currently moderate discussions/email correspondence, and make suggestions to Corporate to begin an IR training program

Contributed to development of curriculum for IR training sessions at regional conferences; asked to moderate /assist in training at these sessions

Contribute ideas and aid in creating new graphics for business marketing materials

Certifications

Jul 2007

Certified Internet Recruiter

AIRS

Blogging

I was the Chief Editor for SourceCon’s newsletter. As search professionals, we have long been lumped into a job category that frankly doesn’t fit us, and the newsletter is by sourcers, for sourcers.

The Fordyce Letter has been the gold standard for search and placement firms for the last three decades. It was purchased by Paul Hawkinson in 1980, and a few years ago ERE acquired it from Hawkinson. The newsletter has always delivered high quality articles from some of the most successful search professionals in the industry. The print publication is available for subscription purchase and the website is free.

Research Goddess

This is where I share my thoughts on how social media, recruiting, and sourcing all come together to reach people for job opportunities. I love making comparisons with other job functions because there is so much that we recruiting professionals need to know in order to reach people effectively. Please check it out at www.researchgoddess.com.

Presentations

Presentation I did for The Fordyce Forum 2009 on using social media for recruiting and how to do it the "right way".

What True Research Is

Presentation I did for SourceCon 2007 on what research is and how it benefits a recruiting organization.

Using Research Effectively

Presentation I did for The Fordyce Forum 2008 on using research effectively in a recruiting team.

References

References

Heidi Bolinger

"Amybeth is one of the rare finds in this industry, friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share information to help others. That was shown in her leadership efforts with the researcher’s network inside the MRI franchise. Amybeth is more than a researcher, she is a real asset to everyone she comes in contact with."

Tino Langner

“Amybeth is somebody you really enjoy working with. She has an extreme knowledge base and is always there to help. I wish she worked for me!”

Jeremy Sisemore

“Amybeth is a very well connected and detail oriented internet research specialist. I have worked with many people and Amybeth stands out because of her well rounded industry knowledge, attention to the details, and her strong work ethic. If you have a chance to work with Amybeth directly, I highly recommend her!”

Rob McIntosh

“I have had the pleasure of networking, sharing and collaborating with Amybeth over the last year. The first thing that stands out about Amybeth is her sincere desire to learn with no strings attached. She is definitely at the forefront of the next generation of great internet researchers and she even gives the old guard a run for there money today with some of the tactics she uses to find talent in the deep corners of the web.”

Jennifer McClure

“Amybeth is one of the most knowledgeable and creative sourcing strategists out there! I originally connected with her through her blog - www.researchgoddess.com - and eventually reached out to her personally to seek her advice and guidance in finding talent, sourcing methods and all things social media. Amybeth is a true professional who represents her profession extremely well by speaking at conferences, networking events and in general being very willing to share her knowledge and experience with others. It's been a pleasure to get to know her and develop not only a professional relationship, but be able to call her my extremely smart and talented friend!”